Senior Certified Coder - (700 Ackerman Rd) - Corporate

Purpose: Acts as a lead and subject matter expert on a coding team. Manages and monitors the coding and reimbursement activities for professional services provided to patients within a specified clinical area or group of clinical specialty areas with responsibility for lead supervision of others or performance of the more advanced and difficult assignments. This position utilizes advanced knowledge of specialty coding to analyze patient medical records, ensuring that documentation by providers conforms to legal and procedural requirements. The Senior Certified Coder will assign specified codes to medical diagnoses and/or clinical procedures

Requirements: High School diploma or GED; Certification of CPC, CCS, CCS-P; or equivalent designation; three to five years experience directly related to coding and reimbursement for physician services; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of CPT, HCPCS procedure and professional supply codes and ICD-9-CM diagnosis codes used for billing services provided by physicians and licensed non-physician providers. Knowledge of third party fee profiles and reimbursement requirements. Knowledge of current and developing issues and trends in medical coding procedures and requirements. Ability to gather and interpret data and develop, recommend, and implement solutions. Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.